Cutters with the Tenacity of a PitbullIf you fish with braided line
at all, you likely share
in the frustration of
finding a reliable tool
to cut it with. The
issue is obvious since
every tool that has a
cutting jaw or snip
associated with it
usually clearly states
that it can cut braid.
Don't get us wrong -
most of these tools can.
But quite often, this
new found, easy braid
cutting tool last for
just a few trips, then
it's back to square
one...

Job Done - Accurate's Redesigned
Piranha Extra Lite PliersOne of the most useful tools an angler can own is a trusty pair of
pliers. While some anglers are perfectly content to pull out a pair of long nose
pliers from their toolboxes at home there are manufacturers that design pliers
specifically for fishing applications. One such offering is the Piranha Extra
Lite Pliers from Accurate...

Get a “Trigger Happy” Grip on your Casting and Spinning RigsHave you ever been fishing all day and started to feel
your fingers and hands get worn down by gripping the trigger on your rod too
tightly? To address
this issue a company called THCG (Trigger Happy Comfort Grips) has introduced a
patent pending product that is designed to be an easy to deploy solution.

Power
Off the Grid – The Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus RechargerThese days it seems everything is going digital and even when we are on
the water or hiking down
a steam fishing we are
never truly “unplugged,”
as we rely on our
smartphones, GPS or
headlamps to keep us
fishing and get us home
safely. Goal Zero
produces a variety of
portable power devices
and is a self-proclaimed
leader in consumer solar
power systems...

Making
the Cut? The Ardent Rigger ToolArdent is
widely known for their
domestic lineup of bass
reels, but many people
may be unfamiliar with
the fact that they make
several other types of
rods as well as fishing
accessories like the
Smart Cull system which
we awarded an Editor’s
Choice to a few seasons
ago. Among the accessory
items in their product
lineup is also a tool
called the Ardent
Rigger.

Bearing the Buckmark, Browning
Fishing PliersThough firearms are without a doubt the first thing that comes to mind
for most when they think
“Browning” the brand can
also be found on many
fishing products ranging
from reels bearing the
same names as the
company’s iconic
firearms and tools, like
the Browning fishing
pliers we take a look at
today.

Seven Tools in One, the Leatherman SkeletoolMore than
just pliers the
Leatherman “Multi-Tools”
are designed to provide
outdoor enthusiasts with
a device that can be
utilized on a wide
variety of occasions. We
take a look at one of
the company’s newer
tools, the Leatherman Skeletool,
which offers seven tools all in one compact pocket sized form factor.

Making the Cut, the
Boomerang SnipWhen most of us started fishing we utilized nail
clippers for cutting lines or trimming leaders, and while this basic “tool” got
the job done for slicing through monofilament the age of superlines quickly
proved too much for
basic clippers. Enter
the Boomerang Snip...

The 2Handee's Sibling : Buck'n Beel Enterprises' Braidmaster PliersThe Braidmaster by 2Handee can best be described as a cross between a pair of needlenose pliers and a pair of forceps. It is made of stainless steel with contours and grooves forged into the business end of the tool for crimping and cutting as well as teeth to help the Braidmaster serve as an emergency wrench.

The EGO S2 Slider
nets fish with InnovationAdventure Products
introduced the EGO S2 Slider at last year’s ICAST. This innovative net features
an advanced handle design that is designed be deployed with a simple pull or
push of the handle. Featuring a range of options this modular net can be
configured with varying hoops, mesh material and other practical fishing tools.

Jackets or Shields - Choose Your Rod ProtectorThe subject of safe and efficient ways to pack fishing rods in cars, boats, and shipping tubes is one of those recurrent discussions not only in the TackleTour
discussion forum, but
also amongst our own
staff. It’s a difficult
subject with which to
gain consensus and an
even more difficult one
to resolve economically
given how many rods many
of us have.

Abel Pliers are
Pricey but Exude QualityThere
are three kinds of
pliers, those that are
standard long nose
pliers that anglers use
to pull double duty as
fishing pliers,
affordable fishing
pliers with fish
friendly features and
premium pliers designed
with high end materials
and bear an equally high
price. Abel pliers fit
into that third
category...

1200-Degree Fahrenheit Berkley TEC Hotwire Line CutterThe Berkley TEC
Hotwire Line Cutter is probably the “hottest” line cutter tool on the market. In
the past, we’ve previewed this line cutter and also did a quick video. This time, we wanted to provide detailed full review on this
unique line cutter that heats up to 1200-degrees Fahrenheit.

The 2Handee Multi-Tool by Buck'n Beel Enterprises
The aptly named 2Handee
had everything from line
clippers, to a hook
sharpener, to a jig eye
buster, to a crankbait tuning feature. After using this tool for
over a year now, it’s time for that feedback. Presenting our review of the 2Handee multi-tool.

Fishpond Barracuda Pliers offer a lot, but not enough
Fishpond may be best known
for their fly fishing vests and packs but they also offer a pair of premium
pliers that is designed for both fresh and saltwater fishing. We
take a look at their premium Barracuda pliers to see if this is the one pair of
pliers we have been looking for that can “do it all.”

Slicker than ever, Rapala's Stainless Steel pliers
Chances are you not only know the Rapala
brand, but you already
own a couple of their
lures. Their previous generation
pliers were among the best values on the market, and Rapala follows up on their
Pro-Guide series with a
new set of stainless
steel pliers.

Want a more ergonomic net? Maybe you should
get an EGO
Ever lose a fish because
you were fumbling with your net? Or even worse, ever lose your net overboard
when fumbling to land a fish? EGO nets introduces a new lineup of nets that are
designed to be ergonomically superior as well as float should the net
accidentally fall overboard.

Improving the fishing experience...one fish at a time
Some tools are made to lock onto fish quickly, others are intended to handle
aggressive fish to prevent injury, and then there is the Lippa4Life. This tool is
minimally intrusive, helping anglers to manage a catch right at the water level
to minimize stress on the fish and facilitate a quick catch and release.

Techni Ice, the next generation ice and heat packTired of a soggy cooler after the ice melts or need a quick heat pack of a
certain size? Techni-Ice, an innovative product that comes in
paper-thin sheets and expands when hydrated, allows anglers to
either freeze or heat up depending on application needs.

Clean and protect all your fishing gear with Tackle-It
Enjay introduces Tackle-It, a new all purpose cleaner that
is designed to clean and protect just about all your fishing related gear. This
multi purpose cleaner also adds a layer of protection that is designed to
effectively repel any further dirt and grime.

Bottom Line's Fishin' Buddy might just be your new best friend
With winter weather in full effect spooning is once again
becoming a popular method in which to land deep residing bass, but how do you
find them? Bottom Line offers an affordable fish finder packed with features to
help anglers locate fish at depths up to 240ft!

How much did that fish weigh? Prove it...
How many times have you landed a fish and just wasn't sure exactly what it
weighed? Berkley introduces a portable digital fish scale so you can assign a
weight to your next fish story!